Overview

Key features

Develop both intellectual and professional skills for leadership roles in the public history, heritage and cultural industries

Study in a historic city and county, surrounded by visitor attractions including country houses, museums and industrial archaeology
Gain practical experience of the heritage industry, with work-based consultancies to enhance your employability
Build your networks and undertake fascinating real-world projects, drawing on our links with local, national and international heritage organisations
Explore public history and heritage at a global level, underpinned by our partnerships with universities overseas
Be inspired by our dedicated, enthusiastic teaching team, including historians who are published experts in their field and heritage professionals with vast industry experience

With a dynamic and innovative curriculum, our new MA programme enables you to focus on the role of history in the public sphere and equips you for careers ranging from museum curation to heritage education.

Careers

MA Public History and Heritage graduates typically go on to pursue a wide range of careers in roles such as museum curator, archive professional, heritage educator and academic researcher.

Because the MA combines practical work experience with a masters level dissertation based on thorough academic research, you will have a broad and flexible portfolio of skills to impress potential employers.

This Public History and Heritage programme from University of Derby could also be the springboard for taking your studies to PhD level. The abilities you gain in independent learning, research and communication on the MA will prepare you well for the challenge.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of History

Current Debates in Global Heritage

Curation and Conservation in the Digital Age

Funding, Marketing and Heritage Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Ancient History Modern History View 379 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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General requirements

Our entry requirements are a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or relevant professional experience in the heritage sector.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14900 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

9450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9450 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

UK: £1,050 per 20 credits (Part-time)

Living costs for Derby

540 - 852 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Funding

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